The capitals of nations : the role of human, social, and institutional capital in economic evolution

Theories of economic growth focused on physical capital and its diffusion till the 1950s. Since then, increasing attention has been paid to the role and utility of knowledge, human capital, governance, institutions, and social capital as critical dimensions in determining economic growth and evoluti...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Som, Lalita S.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Zusammenfassung:
Theories of economic growth focused on physical capital and its diffusion till the 1950s. Since then, increasing attention has been paid to the role and utility of knowledge, human capital, governance, institutions, and social capital as critical dimensions in determining economic growth and evolution. Focusing on the three forms of intangible capital - human, social, and institutional capital - this book looks at their dynamic linkages as crucial determinants of economic growth and their significance in the process of economic evolution.
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1 online resource
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-908454-8
Schlagworte:
Capitalism.
Economic policy.
Economic development.
Business & Economics
Economic Theory
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